News and reports

2 November is National Stress Awareness Day

Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April - June 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

We can confirm that Healthwatch West Sussex is aware of a police investigation into allegations relating to several services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you.

The Living Well Programme is now taking bookings for online courses via Microsoft Teams.

Our research was focused on better understanding the scale and nature of long COVID locally so we could inform the provision of appropriate and effective support for those with the condition.

The cost-of-living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication

What’s the difference between an integrated care board and an integrated care partnership? What do we really mean when we talk about patient and public involvement?

Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group is run by volunteers, many of whom live with Fibromyalgia.

Landlords are being warned of the health risks of damp and mould and told not to blame tenants’ lifestyles, in new cross-government guidance.

Inpatient care has worsened since 2020, according to the latest national experience survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).